Year-round Part-Time Opening: Passport Acceptance Agent & Library Assistant
- Weekly Hours: 15-20
- Expected Schedule: Monday evenings,2 other afternoons/evenings per week and 3 Saturdays a month as needed.
- Starting salary: $12.00 an hour plus bonus pay per passport processed.
- Clearances Required: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance.
- Please have three professional references ready to submit if requested.
The Sinking Spring Public Library is seeking a service-oriented, outgoing, and enthusiastic library assistant to work at the circulation desk. This position will also be required to be trained to become a U.S. passport acceptance agent. The work schedule is 15-20 hours per week which includes Mondays, 2 other afternoons/evenings, and up to 3 Saturdays per month as needed. Shifts will be between 1-7PM on Mondays through Thursdays and 8AM – 3PM on Saturdays. Other hours may be possible in the future.
The ideal candidate must work well individually and as part of a team. Applicants must possess above-average computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and general Internet usage. Bilingual speakers are highly preferred. This is a permanent year-round position. Applicants must be reliable and able to work assigned hours. There is a 90-day probationary period for new hires.
Essential Functions:
- Process passport applications (once the training period is complete.)
- Assist patrons in making appointments for passports, after required training.
- Take passport photos.
- Welcome and assist all patrons in using the library and its resources.
- Provide excellent customer service and work associated with fulfilling patron needs, including registering new patrons, check-ins, check-outs, and handling reserved materials at the circulation desk and over the phone.
- Help with processing daily deliveries of materials.
- Assist patrons with computer issues.
- Assist patrons with printing, copying, scanning documents.
- Assist with mending books, cleaning discs, and other collection maintenance tasks.
- May assist with Inter-library Loans, Serials processing, Item processing.
- Assist in cleaning of the library. Duties may include dusting, vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, putting away toys, and cleaning restrooms.
- Completes 3 continuing education credits per year.
- Assist with opening and closing duties.
- Being capable of counting the cash drawer.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Evening and weekend availability.
- Experience as library worker or volunteer preferred.
- Bilingual candidates highly preferred.
- Experience with use of computers and office equipment required.
- New hires are subject to fingerprinting and background checks upon acceptance of an offer of employment.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee: may be frequently required to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds and push a loaded book truck weighing up to 100 pounds; regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit; operate a keyboard at efficient speed and typical office equipment, including computer hardware; regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to attend off-site training. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact us by phone for our email.
Candidates should deliver, mail, or e-mail a resume, three professional references, and clearances to:
- Wenonah Riegel, Library Director
- Sinking Spring Public Library
- 3940 Penn Ave
- Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Updated 06.20.2024
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- We plan to hire as quickly as possible. Do you have 3 professional references ready to provide if they are requested at the interview?
- Are you bilingual? If yes, please list your spoken languages and if you are beginner, familiar, fluent, or expert.
- This position includes Saturdays. Are you available to work up to three Saturdays a month between the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM?
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person